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At 2pm AEST on Monday 27 July, there will be an alert test on all mobile devices across Australia, before the emergency system is live nationally from 1 October 2026.

The Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence (MAEs) honour outstanding individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions to strengthening multiculturalism in Victoria.

A total of 1,412 people arrived in the first quarter of 2026 as a refugee or humanitarian entrant (visa subclass 200, 201, 202, 204) and were recorded as residing in Victoria. Approximately 41% of these humanitarian entrants were under 18 years of age.

The Victorian Refugee Health Network will be holding the next online Statewide meeting on Thursday 27th August from 1pm to 3pm.

In a new video, infectious diseases paediatrician, and Victorian Refugee Health Network Executive Group member Dr. Linny Phuong explains what Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is and answers frequently asked questions.

The Private Lives 4 survey is currently open, Australia’s largest national survey on the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ adults.

The consultation invites feedback from people with disability, Autistic people, families, carers, advocates, organisations and local government on priorities for the next plans, including what is working well and what could be improved.

Refugee Week celebrations are well underway with events taking place across the country! Refugee Council of Australia warmly invite you to take part in the community gatherings near you, from film screenings to panel discussions to community dinners and more.

We recently saw the release of both the Australian Federal Government’s 2026/27 Budget and the Victorian Government’s 2026/27 Budget. The Network has compiled responses from the sectors’ key organisations and peak bodies.